Cambodia have been paired with Brunei, Indonesia, Philippines and tournament favourites Thailand in Group A of the 2022 AFF Championship.
The Angkor Warriors came fourth in their section in last year's tournament, behind Malaysia, Vietnam and Indonesia and will look to do better this time around.
Cambodia kick off their AFF Mitsubishi Electric Cup 2022 against Malaysia on December 9.
Who has coach Keisuke Honda selected in his 24-man squad and which players will make their starting XI?
Let's take a look at the available options!
The battle for the goalkeeping spot will likely be between Keo Soksela and Kimhuy Hul, with the former the slightly more experienced of the duo.
Third choice Vireak Dara, meanwhile, is yet to play a senior international game for Cambodia.
Name | Club |
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Keo Soksela | Visakha FC |
Vireak Dara | Visakha FC |
Hul Kimhuy | Boeung Ket |
Cambodia have some experienced defenders at their disposal who will be key to their hopes at the AFF Mitsubishi Electric Cup.
Soeuy Visal and Sareth Krya in particular have worn the Cambodia jersey numerous times, while Tes Sambath is one of the rising stars of the team.
Name | Club |
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Choun Chanchav | PhnomPenh Crown |
Seut Baraing | PhnomPenh Crown |
Chheng Meng | Visakha FC |
Tes Sambath | Visakha FC |
Ouk Sovann | Visakha FC |
Tang Bunchhai | Boeung Ket |
Soeuy Visal | Preah Khan Reach Svay Rieng |
Sareth Krya | Preah Khan Reach Svay Rieng |
Kok Boris | Sarawak United FC |
Sos Suhana, Thierry Bin and Orn Chanpolin are expected to form a three-man midfield, with In Sodavid and Yeu Muslim offering a different option if needs be.
Name | Club |
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Yeu Muslim | Phnom Penh Crown |
Orn Chanpolin | Phnom Penh Crown |
In Sodavid | Visakha FC |
Thierry Chantha Bin | Visakha FC |
Sos Suhana | Nagaworld |
Keo Sokpheng is likely to lead the line, while Sieng Chanthea is one of the biggest talents around on the Southeast Asian pitches and also offers plenty in attack.
Sa Ty and Lim Pisoth are two other promising youngsters looking to make a name for themselves at the AFF Championship.
Name | Club |
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Lim Pisoth | PhnomPenh Crown |
Keo Sokpheng | Visakha FC |
Saty | Visakha FC |
Reung Bunheing | Visakha FC |
Mat Noron | Boeung Ket |
Sieng Chanthea | Boeung Ket |
Nick Taylor | Orlando City SC B |
Keo Soksela is expected to guard Cambodia's goal at the AFF Mitsubishi Electric Cup 2022.
As they are expected to defend a lot throughout the tournament, Cambodia could opt for a five-man defence going into games with Seut Baraing, Choun Chanchay, Tes Sambath, Visal Soeuy and Krya Sareth at the back.
Thierry Bin, Orn Chanpolin and Sos Suhana will cover up midfield with Cambodia's full backs assisting them in hold-up play from time to time.
Sieng Chanthea and Keo Sokpheng (14 goals in 57 international games) will lead Cambodia's attack.
Cambodia XI (5-3-2): Keo Soksela, Seut Baraing, Choun Chanchav, Tes Sambath, Visal Soeuy, Krya Sareth; Thierry Bin, Orn Chanpolin, Sos Suhana; Sieng Chanthea, Keo Sokpheng
As with every major tournament, there are always high-profile names who miss out for whatever reason and the AFF Cup is no exception.
Cambodia will have to make do without the services of star attacker Chan Vathanaka due to injury, while Prak Mony Udom won't be there either.
PLAYER | CLUB |
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Yaty Sou | Nagaworld FC |
Kouch Sokumpheak | Nagaworld FC |
Prak Mony Udom | Preah Khan Reach Svay Rieng |
Chan Vathanaka | Boeung Ket |
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